E3 09: Crysis 2 announced for PC, PS3, Xbox 360 @ Gaming Target

Written by John Scalzo on June 01, 2009

News: Crytek's graphically intense series goes multiplatform.

Electronic Arts and Crytek have announced they have extended their publishing agreement and that the first game to come out of the agreement will be Crysis 2. Crysis 2 will be the first game to use Crytek's new multiplatform CryEngine 3 technology, which means the game will be released on the PC, PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360, a first for the series.

No other details were announced, but everyone involved seems excited:

УThe development of Crysis 2 marks a major stepping stone for our studio,Ф said Cevat Yerli, CEO and President of Crytek. УThis is not only the next game in the Crysis franchise, it's the first title we are developing for consoles and the first title being built on CryEngine 3. We are excited to have the support of EA Partners again as we work together to make the launch of Crysis 2 a huge event.Ф

УNothing speaks more to the success of the EA Partners program than when a studio the caliber of Crytek continues to work with us,Ф said David DeMartini, Senior Vice President and General Manager of EA Partners. УCrytek is already one of the elite PC development studios in the world and we are excited to have the opportunity to partner with them in bringing their award-winning technology and gameplay to more platforms and a wider audience with Crysis 2.Ф

We'll have more soon.